End of road for drivers

MILLIONS of Brits have cut back on driving to save cash.

Rises in insurance, fuel and road tax have prompted record numbers of motorists to ditch their cars for public transport.

Research by insurance market experts Consumer Intelligence found 34% of drivers have cut back on mileage, rising to 40% in London.

But just 11% said they would consider giving up their cars if the cost of motoring rose by £500 a year while a £1,000 rise would deter less than a third.

Premiums are rising at 9.3% a year with petrol prices at their highest since December 2014.